Chapter 5.58
REGULATION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Sections:

5.58.010    Alcoholic beverages.

5.58.020    Permission for alcoholic beverages in Sunnyside Community Center and Centennial Square.

5.58.010 Alcoholic beverages.

Except as permitted by the Washington Liquor Act, RCW Title 66 and SMC 12.04.020(H), and as set forth in this section, no person, group or organization shall open a package containing liquor or consume liquor in a public place, nor building or park owned or operated by the City without complying with the provisions of this chapter. [Ord. 2012-23 § 1, 2012.]

5.58.020 Permission for alcoholic beverages in Sunnyside Community Center and Centennial Square.

Any applicant seeking permission to conduct an activity at the Sunnyside Community Center or Centennial Square involving the consumption of alcoholic beverages of any kind shall first complete a community event permit application, which can be obtained at City Hall or on the City website. Attendees shall not bring their own alcoholic beverages to any event. Approval of such activity shall be conditional upon the following requirements:

A. The applicants must have a valid permit from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board appropriate for the type of activity to be conducted.

B. The consumption of liquor, as defined by RCW 66.04.010(10), shall be limited solely to the approved venue, either Sunnyside Community Center or Centennial Square. Applications shall be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to the requirements of this section. An “event” may not be longer than three days in duration.

C. Approved applicants may serve alcoholic beverages only during those times as approved by the City Manager or his designee.

D. All alcoholic beverages served at approved events must be served either:

1. In an enclosed building; or

2. In a defined, fenced-off or sight screened area as designated in the application and approved by the City Manager or his designee.

E. All applications for permission to serve alcoholic beverages under this section must be reviewed by the City Manager or his designee, and he shall assess the application and impose those security regulations that in his opinion are necessary to ensure that the intent of this section is carried out.

In addition to any requirements of the City Manager or his designee, all such applications approved, as a condition of approval, shall have, at a minimum, one person who has undergone mandatory alcohol server training (MAST) on duty at the event at all times during its operation. Servers shall receive such training as is approved by the City Manager or his designee, and shall be conducted by an individual who has undergone the mandatory alcohol server training.

F. All applicants granted permission to serve or consume alcoholic beverages must comply with all federal, State and City rules, regulations and ordinances dealing with liquor and with the use of the Sunnyside Community Center and Centennial Square.

G. The City Manager or his designee may, upon good cause, cause the permit granted herewith to be withdrawn and, upon notification thereof, said application or organization shall discontinue such activity. [Ord. 2017-4 § 3 (Exh. A), 2017.]